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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
6
In Knoxville Tennessee Mr George Lane reports rapid relief from illness after using Wag's Salve. He describes two minute improvement and ongoing use for neuralgia colds aches and related troubles. The advertisement promises instant penetration and guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
Ilobert A trooper of the Tasmanian Police is jailed for seven years for shooting dead an escaping poacher. Police threaten to strike and to rescue the prisoner if no release occurs. The cabinet weighs sentence remission.
A period advertisement touts Lassen perfection flour at $1.80 and Kaw best plot corn meal. It highlights a large stock of groceries, fresh meats at small reductions for two days, and emphasizes low profits. Contains various item listings from soap to canned goods and breakfast cereals.
Des Moines Iowa hosts the first National Conference on Parks January 10 to 12 under the interior department and Iowa to examine park development. Experts from many states will study Iowa success, noting 97 percent of land is parkable with significant Indian mounds ice caves and rare plant life preserved in state parks and future developments. Stephen Mather and Dr L W Poammel will discuss national and Iowa park work and how Iowa overcame its challenges.
Tokio reports 1919 population rose by 308 794 as births reached 1 823 481 and deaths 1 513 687. Officials blame higher living costs for fewer marriages but deem the influenza epidemic the probable main cause of heavy infant deaths. Divorce rate 112 per thousand in 1918 compare with Europe’s high 21.6.
Body of a man found hanged from a tree in Fairview Cemetery Elizabeth New Jersey with a note signed William J P Warburton Lt claiming to return to his native country after crossing the sea to use the cemetery.
It is reported that plans are advanced to establish a bank in Paris by the General Confederation of Labor with a capital of five million dollars.
German made toys are sold throughout London shops showing they are cheaper and better than English toys with little prejudice against them.
An advertisement touts Willo Mint Tablets as a new, eminent chemist developed remedy that soothes bowels liver and stomach without griping nausea or ill effects. It warns against harsh purgatives and claims relief from biliousness headaches indigestion dizziness and fatigue. Sold by druggists in 25 cent packages.
Mercer Street relinquishes a longtime summer spectacle as the town notes the missing sawmill. A spring carnival may rise at the site to draw downtown visitors. A Sunday school offering aims to aid Chinese famine victims. Subpoenas rise to 178 as grand jury plans action next week. Local real estate boom promises growth with Rev. A S Thorn moving his residence and a brick block planned near the Methodist church.
Rumors say the Virginian will add a passenger train between here and Charleston with possible routes Roanoke Charleston or here Charleston. Growing fall traffic suggests an extra morning arrival from the west and return late afternoon to boost Princeton shopping and business. W H Rumburg opens a new real estate office in the Carden block on Mercer Street.
W M Brown of Williamson visits brother G H Brown in the city. Mrs Laura Armentrout of Beckley is spending a few days with relatives here.
London reports that Earl Haig will join an Empire Conference of demobilized men and sail to South Africa in January to participate in postwar talks and activities.
London reports indicate sustained mild weather over several days has accelerated plant growth. Observers note extended warmth boosting budding trees and early flowering in parks and gardens throughout the city.
Beginning of October observations note strawberries raspberries roses and lavender sprigs arriving. A report mentions an apple tree blossoming and spring figers appearing in the area.
In New York a wave of recalls ends prosperity for actors with more road shows canceled. High transportation costs and new Actors Equity rules on actor pay disrupt employment as producers pause during the holiday season.
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